MD Anderson Cancer Center Jobs

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is ranked the nation's top hospital for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals." As a Magnet Recognized Hospital, we have a community of nearly 3,000 professional nurses who provide our patients with excellent oncology nursing care.

Ideal candidate must be Registered/Certified Medical Assistant or graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program. Prefer two years' experience as a Medical Assistant or comparable title. Primary function will be working in all areas within the center doing vital signs, rooming patients, labs as needed, answering the phones, facilitating request for Epic and MyMDA and good customer service skills.

SUMMARY

The primary purpose of the Medical Assistant position is to provide patient care assistance to the ambulatory care patient, as delegated, and support daily operations of the center. To act as a lead assistant in preparing patients for their appointments, assisting in patient flow and procedures

Shift / Hours : Monday - Friday / (8 hour shifts or 10 hour shifts (including weekends and holidays)

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

1. Clinical & Patient Care/Coordination Skills

• Consistently & competently demonstrates proficiency taking patient vital signs & accurately entering onto medical record, hard copy or electronic. - Accurately & proficiently collects procedure pertinent patient information and appropriately collate as hard copies or enter into EHR; in all assigned areas of the department

• Appropriately identifies need, verifies with provider & enters lab order(s) into appropriate system

• Accurately identifies variances in lab values according to department designated parameters and notifies appropriate staff (RN/Mid-level provider/MD/RT).

• Demonstrates proactive initiative to complete role responsibilities i.e. triaging requisitions, screening incoming calls, document pre/post patient information, removes intravenous lines according to training protocol

• Maximizes procedure room utilization by Provides procedure room turnover/transfer assistance, including cleaning of procedure room & equipment

• Maintains patient safety through compliance with Institutional policies and Joint Commission regulations

• Consistently demonstrates appropriate Infection Control practices according to Institutional policy

• Flexes shift & area according to department operational needs

2. Technical Skills

• Appropriately uses designated system to track patients according to identified department steps

• Accurately applies & enters appropriate CPT codes & modifiers

• Accurately & appropriately uses the E&M calculator to enter appropriate

• Appropriately performs glucometer QC every morning as an opening responsibility

• Appropriately, independently navigates ultrasound machine to accurately enter patient demographics

• Consistently, independently & appropriately demonstrates sterile technique when sets up sterile trays and assists in procedures with minimal supervision

• Consistently complies with Department specimen handling protocol & Universal Protocol process

• Participates in departmental rotation for Zip Rounding

• Provides stocking of supplies support, maintaining designated pars, & reports expired supplies to IR Leadership

• Promptly reports equipment errors/malfunctions to a member of the IR Leadership Team

3. Communication Skills

• Confirms patient scheduled appointments, communicating clearly & professionally, according to designated telephone etiquette script

• Consistently takes initiative to clearly communicate variances in lab results, lab needs, and patient related concerns

• Clearly reports all patient related concerns/variances to appropriate team e.g. mid-level provider, RN, RT, MD

• Consistently maintains professionalism when interacting with others

• Fosters a positive team environment through the consistent use of positive, respectful, & professional dialogues

• Appropriately utilizes paging system

REQUIREMENTS

Education

Required: High school diploma/equivalent.

Preferred: Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program or US Military medical services training program.

Experience

Required: One year of medical assistant experience. With preferred degree, no experience is required.

Preferred: 2 years of recent inpatient nursing experience preferably in pediatrics and/or oncology.

Licensure/Certification

Required: Certified or eligible to be certified by one of the following based on Medical Assistant experience or preferred education: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by the American Society of Medical Technologists (AMT) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by the National Health career Association (NHA) National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

Preferred: Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 171161

• Employment Status: Full-Time

• Employee Status: Regular

• Work Week: Days

• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 41,500

• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 52,000

• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 62,500

• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay

• Fund Type: Hard

• Work Location: Onsite

• Pivotal Position: No

• Referral Bonus Available?: No

• Relocation Assistance Available?: No

• Science Jobs: No

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